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Table 2 Association between PCR viral load and viral culture positivity

From: CMV on surfaces in homes with young children: results of PCR and viral culture testing

CMV Viral Load Category

Culture Positive/Total Cultures

<  1 × 104 copies/mL

7/38 (18%)

1 × 104–1 × 106 copies/mL

31/57 (54%)

>  1 × 106 copies/mL

24/33 (73%)

  1. Test for linear trend for percent positive p < 0.001